Ridges in nails can develop due to a current or past illness or injury. A healthy nail is typically smooth or has barely perceptible vertical lines running from the cuticle to the tip. When there are ...

During 2020, I, like many others who were stuck inside, tried to learn how to DIY everything. Cutting my own hair, at-home waxing—you name it, I DIY’d it. And while I was in the middle of my 50th ...

Nails aren't only for decorating with fun colors.

Before you worry too much: Most white streaks on nails are harmless. However, if you have similar lines on many nails or a pair of lines that runs all the way across the nail, these could be signs ...

Some nail concerns can indicate health issues, including vitamin deficiencies and chronic conditions. But nail issues often occur due to injury or overexposure to moisture. Nail health is closely ...

1. Myth: Gel and acrylic manicures damage your nails. False. “Although the chemicals used can be drying, most physical damage (i.e., peeling or uneven texture) that you see is caused by a poor removal ...

Nails aren’t just cosmetic—they can act as early warning signs of nutritional deficiencies, infections, or chronic diseases. (Image: Pexels) Our nails are not just tools for service or canvases that ...

Not all marks on your nails are cause for alarm. "A black line that extends longitudinally from the cuticle to the free edge of the nail is often pigment," board-certified dermatologist Joshua ...